The Ronald F Simmons Foundation
The Ronald F Simmons Foundation is a private foundation, based in Holladay, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $65K.
The Ronald F Simmons Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ronald F Simmons Foundation gave $25K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,463
- +56.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,093
- -68.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,242,762
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ronald F Simmons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Neighborhood House ($15K). Together the top 5 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ronald F Simmons Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 41% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $30K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood House Salt Lake City, UT | Further charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Salt Lake City, UT | Further charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Tennis & Tutoring Sandy, UT | Further charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| LesBus A Better Way to Travel Holladay, UT | Further charitable purposes | $963 |
| Park City Opera Park City, UT | Further charitable purposes | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,242,762 | $64,814 | $25,969 | $25,463 | 5 | $25,463 | $64,766 | $61,599 |
| 2023 | $1,136,275 | $22,300 | $16,117 | $16,235 | 1 | $16,235 | $30,807 | $56,004 |
| 2022 | $1,095,071 | $-32,063 | $37,409 | $26,000 | 1 | $37,409 | $14,634 | $56,673 |
| 2021 | $1,164,543 | $1,194,543 | $30,000 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $34,543 | $55,173 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ronald F Simmons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ronald F Simmons Foundation is led by Lindsey Hale, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lindsey Hale
President & Director
President & Board → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A Craig Hale
Sec-Treas & Director
Secretary & Treasurer Board → Sec-Treas & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isaac Hale
Director
Board → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Ronald F Simmons Foundation
How much does The Ronald F Simmons Foundation give each year?
The Ronald F Simmons Foundation gave $25K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 1 grant.
What is The Ronald F Simmons Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ronald F Simmons Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,093, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ronald F Simmons Foundation give grants?
The Ronald F Simmons Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants).
Who are The Ronald F Simmons Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ronald F Simmons Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Neighborhood House ($15,000), Boys and Girls Club ($5,000) and Tennis & Tutoring ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ronald F Simmons Foundation?
The Ronald F Simmons Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Ronald F Simmons Foundation's EIN?
The Ronald F Simmons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4580982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work The Ronald F Simmons Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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